Statue of an Athlete

Bronze. Roman copy of Greek original of the 4th century BC from the school of Lysippos.
Inv. No. 5626.
Naples, National Archaeological Museum.

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Beautiful, thank you so much for sharing.

I happen to have this statue in Bronze. We purchased it in New England. One of our best treasures.

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